A man has thanked three local men who pulled his dad from a burning flat in Dumbarton.
Allan Wilson has expressed his appreciation for the men who put their lives at risk to help.
Willie Wilson sadly passed away in hospital after a blaze at his home on Round Riding Road.
The 72-year-old's family was able to say their goodbyes with Allan full of gratitude for the “brave actions” that made this possible.
Allan said he is still trying to track the men down but knows a taxi driver named Davie, another resident and a man called Richard Feasby - who forced the window open - all helped his dad.
Allan told the Daily Record: “I want to thank the guys who helped my dad out of the flat, without those brave actions, the family wouldn’t have been able to say their goodbyes or see you later.
“Also, to the emergency services, his sister Marie, Irene, and nieces Joanne and Andrea, for all the help my dad received from them in his later years, it was appreciated.
“I would like to thank all my friends and family for the kind words we’re all receiving daily.
“Finally, another thanks to his carers who he had a good relationship with.”
Locals have taken to Facebook to offer their condolences and praised those who tried to rescue him.
One person said: “Terrible news. Amazing bravery shown by those who managed to get him out of the flat.”
Police Scotland confirmed that enquiries are ongoing into the cause of the fire, however there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
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Area Commander Kenny Barbour from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spoke of the incident and offered condolences to the family.
He said: “We were alerted to reports of a fire at Round Riding Road, Dumbarton on Thursday, June 2 at 7.33pm.
“Operations Control mobilised five fire appliances and crews extinguished a fire within a flat.
“Sadly, a male occupant within the flat has passed away.
“Our thoughts and condolences are very much with his family, friends and the wider community at this difficult time.”
A report will be forwarded to the procurator fiscal.
